36 entries: Solheim Cup

The championship course at Finca Cortesin

How did Finca Cortesin qualify for the GEO Certified accreditation?

By: 2023. 07. 26.

In today's world, it is common to see golf clubs and resorts receiving GEO Certified accreditation. However, let's take a closer look at what they have done to support a worthy cause. It's important to take into account…

La Reserva Club Sotogrande Aramco Team Series 2022

How does Aramco Team Series strengthen La Reserva Club’s reputation?

By: 2022. 05. 18.

By hosting the Aramco Team Series, round three - Ladies European Tour event - La Reserva Club is trying to provide additional proof that its golf course (Cabell B. Robinson design) meets the highest standards. Hosting such a high-end…

North Berwick Golf Club GM Elaine McBride

How does North Berwick Golf Club live up to its guests’ & members’ expectations?

By: 2022. 01. 10.

The North Berwick Golf Club honored double-winning European Solheim Cup captain Catriona Matthew by reopening a clubhouse lounge in her name last December. That’s why I thought I’d ask a few questions from Elaine McBride, the general manager…

John Deere fleet at Gleneagles

Why does Gleneagles after 5 years still insist on John Deere?

By: 2021. 07. 27.

This collaboration between Gleneagles and John Deere began when an exclusive contract was signed in 2017. John Deere's local dealer Double A Trading is involved in this cooperation. As part of the agreement, John Deere exclusively provides golf…

OMEGA Dubai Moonlight Classic - Faldo design

Because the night belongs to the OMEGA Dubai Moonlight Classic

By: 2020. 10. 08.

When I heard of this year's OMEGA Dubai Moonlight Classic, somehow Bruce Springsteen's song came to my mind: "Because the night belongs to lovers / Because the night belongs to lust / Because the night belongs to lovers…

AIG Women's British Open

How to get qualified for the AIG Women’s British Open?

By: 2019. 03. 19.

The Women's British Open is returning again to the Woburn Golf Club. The new title sponsor of the event is AIG. So between 2019-2024, it is called as the AIG Women's British Open. The AIG Women’s British Open…

My Golf Management Verband Deutschland membership & the German golf industry

Why the German golf industry deserves more attention?

By: 2018. 12. 31.

Next month I will join the German Golf Management Association (GMVD). Many of my friends from the golf industry asked me what is the point to join this golf organization. I am really curious about the German golf…

cobra puma golf

How long will Cobra PUMA Golf sponsor Lexi Thompson?

By: 2016. 12. 07.

Lexi Thompson (ranked #5 in the world) has just signed a long-term extension with Cobra Puma Golf. It seems like that with her victory at the Honda LPGA Thailand she was able to convince Cobra PUMA Golf to extend…

How to reap the benefits of the Ricoh Women’s British Open?

By: 2016. 09. 12.

The Ricoh Women’s British Open will return to Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club for the fifth time in 2018. Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club is one of the most challenging of the Open and Ricoh Women’s…

How has Louis Oosthuizen gained the full support of PING?

By: 2016. 02. 24.

A few days ago I wrote about the brave design of the latest Nike Golf polos. Unfortunately, I cannot say that PING is following Nike Golf's experimental attitude. However, recently, PING Apparel has added two new brand ambassadors for 2016,…

Happy birthday Troon Golf!

By: 2015. 04. 02.

Troon Golf is celebrating its 25-year anniversary. The success story began in 1990 with the Troon North Golf Club. Today they are managing 250 golf courses, in 36 states and 27 countries. Troon Golf moved first to Australia…

Fairmont St Andrews selects Troon Golf

By: 2015. 03. 09.

Troon Golf has been selected by Kennedy Wilson Europe Real Estate PLC, owner of Fairmont St Andrews, to manage golf operations at the championship venue located at Scotland. Kennedy Wilson Europe Real Estate acquired the exclusive 209-bed property last summer…

wildlife conservation Lapwing at Avro Golf Club

How BIGGA is supporting wildlife conservation on golf courses?

By: 2020. 11. 11.

In the last four years, I wrote almost 20 articles about the importance of wildlife conservation on golf courses. Little or much? It is never enough to talk and take action on this area of sustainability (e.g. Syngenta’s Operation…

20th IAGTO Awards logo

Who are the winners of the 20th annual IAGTO Awards?

By: 2019. 10. 21.

The 20th annual IAGTO Awards has just ended. It is time, to sum up, the winners and the possible future golf tourism trends. This year's votes were polled from IAGTO's 700+ golf tour operators in 63 countries. To…

Scottish Golf Tourism Industry

Can Scottish Golf Tourism industry exceed the £325 million target?

By: 2018. 12. 27.

In 2016, the study of VisitScotland and Scottish Enterprise found that the Scottish golf tourism industry worths £286 million. The Scots are very optimistic now. A review of Scotland’s National Golf Tourism Strategy has extended the industry’s target…

The Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish Open is getting attractive

By: 2016. 11. 26.

A real important agreement between the LET and LPGA has been reached recently that will see Dundonald Links (a Kyle Phillips-designed course) host both the 2017 men’s and ladies’ Scottish Opens whilst elevating the Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish…